Lemon Garlic Chicken Zoodles
Zucchini noodles tossed with seared chicken, garlic, lemon and Parmesan.
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Total27 min
Serves4
Calories~240 / serving
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Zucchini noodles tossed with seared chicken, garlic, lemon and Parmesan. This one takes 27 min start to finish and serves 4. It earned a spot in our low calorie deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
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Why you'll love it
- Ready in 27 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: low-calorie, low-carb, gluten-free, weeknight
Our best tip: Don't overcook zoodles. They turn watery after 2 to 3 minutes in the pan.
About the calorie number: it's an estimate per serving based on the ingredients listed. Brands and portions vary, so check your labels if you're tracking closely.
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Zoodles
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Total27 min
Calories~240 / serving
Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season the chicken with half the salt and sear in the oil over medium-high until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove.
- Add the garlic and tomatoes to the pan for 1 minute.
- Add the zucchini noodles and toss just 2 minutes, until barely tender.
- Return the chicken with the lemon zest and juice, Parmesan, pepper flakes and remaining salt. Toss and serve.
Notes: Don't overcook zoodles. They turn watery after 2 to 3 minutes in the pan. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.
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